Work Smarter, Not Harder
Designing products people love and building businesses that thrive.
Meet Charlie
After an early career in non-profit management and political advocacy, Charlie Kirschner decided to take a different path. He joined a rapidly growing start-up and was immediately hooked. He has worked as a senior executive in start-ups from seed funded to acquisition. He is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of that.
He started The New Blacksmith as a way to find better work/life balance while still helping a wide range of fast growth businesses work smarter. With a focus on business transformation and product strategy, you can usually find him talking fast in front of a whiteboard.
Approach
Growing a successful business takes discipline. Having worked with companies that have grown 10x in revenue, I know that it's never one thing that leads to success. I take a holistic approach to my work that considers vision, customer experience, talent, and market realities.
My process includes design thinking methods combined with good old-fashioned business savvy. I conduct independent research, engage with customers directly, and meet team members at every level.
Companies & Clients
